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Hormel Foods Honors Mark Ourada’s Retirement After 37 Years of Leadership; Jim Snee Comments

Hormel Foods Honors Mark Ourada’s Retirement After 37 Years of Leadership; Jim Snee Comments


AUSTIN, MN
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced the upcoming retirement of Mark Ourada, Group Vice President, Foodservice, following 37 years of dedicated service and leadership. Throughout his nearly four-decade-long career with the company, Ourada has played an active role in the successful development and evolution of the $3.8 billion Foodservice business segment. He was also instrumental in the PLANTERS® brand integration and helped the company drive focus and growth in the convenience store channel.

David Weber, Vice President of Foodservice Sales, Hormel FoodsAccording to the press release, David Weber a 33-year Hormel Foods veteran and Vice President of Foodservice Sales, will succeed Ourada as Group Vice President, Foodservice, upon his retirement. Having dedicated 30 years of his career to Foodservice, Weber brings deep expertise and valuable insights to this top leadership role.

Jim Snee, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hormel Foods"Throughout his career, Mark has been a great steward of our business, strengthening our Foodservice leadership position and driving industry-leading growth," said Jim Snee, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer. "We are grateful for his vision, commitment and focus on delivering innovative products that support foodservice operators and meet their customers' needs. Mark and his wife Tracy have also made a meaningful impact on the community of Austin, Minnesota, helping to make it an even better place to live and work. We wish them both the best as they begin this new chapter."

Hormel Foods announced the upcoming retirement of Mark Ourada, Group Vice President, Foodservice, following 37 years of dedicated service and leadership

"David brings a wealth of experience to his new role, from his work in Hormel Foodservice to his leadership of our Burke organization. He played a pivotal role in the success of Burke and was instrumental in the smooth onboarding of the Fontanini business, one of our most impactful foodservice acquisitions to-date. His leadership, expertise and commitment to fostering a strong culture will be a tremendous asset to the Foodservice business segment," Snee continued.

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